Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 1 December 2025

Operated by: MEOWOOF LIMITED
Company Registration Number (CRN): 755310
Business Name Registration Number (RBN): 775452
Registered Address: 13 Adelaide Road, Dublin D02 P950, Ireland

Contact Email: privacy@cats.ie

1. Purpose

This Cookie Policy explains how Cats.ie uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
It should be read together with our Privacy Policy and other policies in the Legal Centre.

By continuing to use Cats.ie after interacting with the consent banner, you agree to the placement of cookies in accordance with your selected preferences.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
They help websites remember your actions and preferences (such as login status, language, or region) and support security, functionality, and analytics.

3. How We Use Cookies

Cats.ie uses cookies to:

  1. Ensure the website functions correctly (login, navigation, forms),
  2. Remember user preferences (e.g. filters or saved location),
  3. Secure user sessions and prevent fraud,
  4. Measure site performance through anonymised analytics,
  5. Support giveaways and promotional campaigns where applicable.

Cookies are categorised and controlled through our consent management solution, ensuring that non-essential cookies are activated only after consent.

4. Types of Cookies Used

Category Description Example Duration
Strictly Necessary
Essential for login, listings, and core functionality; cannot be disabled.
Session
Functional / Preference
Remember site settings such as filters, county, or theme.
6–12 months
Analytics / Performance
Collect anonymised usage data (e.g. Google Analytics 4 with IP anonymisation).
Up to 24 months

5. Third-Party Cookies

The following trusted services may set cookies on Cats.ie:

  • CookieFirst – consent and cookie management
  • Google Analytics 4 – anonymised traffic statistics
  • Stripe – secure payment processing
  • RafflePress – giveaway entries and validation
  • Social media integrations – sharing features (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, TikTok)

All third-party providers operate under GDPR-compliant Data Processing Agreements (DPAs).

6. Consent Management

On your first visit, you will see a cookie consent banner provided by CookieFirst Consent & Cookie Management (CCM), allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customise preferences by category

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings link in the site footer.

7. Disabling Cookies Manually

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via their settings.
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect core features such as login or form submission.
Guides for major browsers are available on aboutcookies.org.

8. Data Collected by Cookies

Cookies may store:

  • Unique session identifiers
  • Preference settings
  • Anonymised usage statistics

They do not store payment details or sensitive personal data

9. International Transfers

Analytics or marketing cookies may involve limited data transfers outside the EEA (for example, to Google LLC in the United States).
Where applicable, such transfers are protected by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.

10. Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal, regulatory, or technical changes.
The most recent version and effective date will always appear at the top of this page.

Contact

For all data-protection and cookie-related questions, please contact:

Cats.ie – Data Protection Officer
Email :
 privacy@cats.ie
Address: MEOWOOF LIMITED,
13 Adelaide Road, Dublin D02 P950, Ireland